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L Brands Selects Ascena Executive to Lead Bath & Body Works

As part of a raft of executive changes, Bath & Body Works parent company L Brands has named…

News December 23
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Bass Pro Shop Parent Acquires Sportsman’s Warehouse

Great American Outdoors Group, parent company of Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s and White River Marine Group, will acquire…

News December 23
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Nike to Open 30 Stores in 2021, Continue Investing in Customer Outreach and Supply Chain

Nike plans to open 30 stores in the second half of 2021 as the retailer positions itself for…

News December 22
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Walmart Offers Free At-Home Pickups for Online Product Returns

Seeking to minimize customers’ return complexities, Walmart has partnered with FedEx for at-home pickup of unwanted gifts or…

News December 22
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CNBC: Former Macy’s CEO Expects More Store Closures in 2021, Followed by New Openings

Former Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren told CNBC that retail store closures could continue into 2021 as disruption persists.…

News December 22
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Guitar Center Plans Bankruptcy Exit by Year End

Guitar Center will emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy by Dec. 31 under a plan that has been confirmed…

News December 21
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Target Extends Pickup and Same-Day Delivery Deadlines to Christmas Eve

Procrastinators rejoice: Target has extended its same-day delivery and order pickup deadline to 5 pm on Dec. 24.…

News December 21
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Commerce Department Report: Retail Sales Decline 1.1% in November

U.S. retail sales fell 1.1% month-over-month to $546.5 billion in November 2020, according to data from the Commerce…

News December 16
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Navigating the Hurdles of Fitting Room and Clothing Disinfection Procedures

Shopping for clothing used to be a satisfying, carefree pastime. But the pandemic halted the act of shopping…

Executive Viewpoints December 15
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